Latest market data

Stock search

If great minds think alike, it stands to reason that great
people, no matter their field, have similar habits. In their book
The Art of Doing: How Superachievers Do What They Do and How
They Do It So Well, Camille Sweeney and Josh Gosfield found
several common qualities shared by ubersuccessful individuals.
Try adopting some of them in your quest for greatness.

1. Self-awareness. Instead of blaming a failure
on external factors--the economy, the government, even the
weather--those at the top of their game look inward to determine
where their own assumptions and biases failed them.

2. Dedication. Not every inspired idea leads to
success. Highly successful people are effective at shaping their
lives around their inspirations, rather than the other way
around. This dedication helps them remain true to their cause in
times of difficulty.

3. Testing. Superachievers know the value of
using feedback or simulations to get empirical evidence about
what they're doing, as opposed to relying on gut instinct. This
is important for company founders to trust their own capacity for
success and for soliciting outside investors, too.

4. Listening. Great people listen to others not
only for validation or politeness, but also to learn. Listening
is more than a nicety; the most successful among us know that
nearly everyone has valuable wisdom to impart.

5. Building a community. You know when you ask
yourself, "How did I get involved in this project/event/company?"
Thank (or blame) a superachiever. They have an impressive ability
to persuade others to join in their mission, creating a support
system that helps further their achievements.